Practical eco-friendliness

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.

Updated: September 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.


Discover low-emission travel options

Accommodation

Pick hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See sustainability certifications

Packing list

Water bottle with filter
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (off-peak season)

Respect quiet zones